406 Jaguar D type (1955) XKD 505 - a photo on Flickriver

406 Jaguar D type (1955) XKD 505

Jaguar D Type Long Nose (1954-57) Engine 3781 cc S6
Production 71 (18 works, 15 customer)
Chassis XKD 505
Entrant Nigel Webb
Race Number 26 Andy Wallace

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The D Type like its predecessor the C Type was a purpose built racing car, sharing its XK straight six engine with the C type. Initially fitted with a 3442cc engine uprated to 3781cc in 1957 and reduced to 3 litre in 1958 when Le Mans rules limited engines for sports racing cars to that maximum.. Advances from the C type include the introduction of Dunlop disc brakes, a monocoque chassis, and aerodynamic design. The body is constructed from aluminium alloy sheets, an aluminium tubed sub-frame and fuel was carried in deformable bags inside cells within the monocoque. The body was designed by Malcolm Sayer. Drag was reduced by tidying the under-body and a large vertical fin on the tail added to increase aerodynamic stability. From 1955 the factory cars were fitted with a longer nose to increase top speed, particularly on the Le Mans Mulsanne straight.

This car is reputed to be XKD 505 the winner of the ill fated 1955 Le Mans 24 hour, driven by Mike Hawthorn and Ivor Bueb

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Shot at the Silverstone Classic 14-15 July 2015- Ref 109-406

Taken in: United Kingdom / England / Aylesbury Vale District (show map)

Taken on: April 30, 2019

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